If you’ve visited the libraries recently, you may have seen a community survey on hand. We’ve been collecting information from our patrons on what they like, and what they don’t like about our libraries here in Pocahontas County. Reading through the responses is always gratifying and interesting; gratifying because we receive lots of positive More...

Last week I mentioned little Christmas miracles and how good things were just dropping into my lap (or so it seems). This week I have another great story.
This past July I received a letter out of the blue from More...

Things are dropping into my lap out of the blue. Good things. I love it when this happens—and if you’ve ever had a series of nice things happen to you, you’ll know what I mean. So during this season of love More...

Part of my job is to monitor the usage of our libraries. I collect statistics on circulation figures, computer use, wi-fi use, how many meetings are held in the branches, how many people visit the libraries, and More...

Happy Thanksgiving!
Of course, I’m thankful for books, and so it is only fitting that November has been a big month for the release of new novels by bestselling authors—always good news. I’ve been ordering More...

Jodi Picoult is one of those puzzling authors. Wait, that’s not quite accurate. She is the most puzzling author. Now, some writers people either love or hate. I get that. But my love/hate relationship More...

I just finished listening to a great audio book, and I want to recommend it to those of you who are also “listeners.” I have a fairly long commute to McClintic (about 45 minutes on good days) and so listening More...